Amersham and Gerrards Cross & the Chalfonts

New Move estate agency is now operating in the Amersham and Gerrards Cross & Chalfonts area. Below there is listed our current properties that are for sale in Basingstoke, also you can view local information about the area that has been collated by our local agents.

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Amersham and Gerrards Cross & Chalfonts - Local area information

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Amersham and Gerrards Cross & the Chalfonts are located in South Buckinghamshire between 20 and 27 miles west of central London.

This region of South Bucks offers a great deal to families wanting an ideal mix of country life, in a large number of rural villages, and small towns such as Amersham and Gerrards Cross. The area is well served with transport links and offers wonderful locations all within reasonable commutes to London & Heathrow.

The area has a wealth of properties from all eras and being located near Pinewood Studios to the south, and London, it continues to be a popular location for TV & films, as well as a popular home for actors. The surrounding villages have featured in the quintessentially English detective series “Midsomer Murders” on countless occasions. The locations used in this series illustrate the typical “villagey” nature of the area, with its pretty houses and country pubs.  The unique stock of 1930’s Art Deco properties in Amersham and Gerrards Cross have also provided many film locations, including Poirot and Four Weddings And A Funeral.

The South Bucks area is a popular location to live with a real community feel to its various locations. Many villages have active Cricket, Tennis and Golf clubs, with healthy competitions between the villages. Many of the villages have their own vibrant communities, with extensive websites providing all sorts of information to residents and visitors. 

AMERSHAM

Amersham is an historic town of two halves “Old Amersham” and “Amersham on the Hill”. Old Amersham is the historic part with many buildings dating from the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Amersham on the Hill grew up as a result of the Metropolitan line, which ends at Amersham, giving this area a more 1930’s suburbia feel of “Metroland”.  The combination of old and new offers a wide range of desirable locations and properties for families and commuters alike. 

GERRARDS CROSS

In a similar way to Amersham on the Hill, Gerrards Cross grew up around the railway station which opened in 1906.   

THE CHALFONTS

The new visitor to South Bucks may feel confused by the number of “Chalfonts” The word Chalfont is thought to be derived from the old English words “cealk” meaning “chalk”, and “funt” meaning “spring”. Other theories include “cald” meaning “cold” which became “Chaldfont” and later “Chalfont” meaning “cold springs”.

There is a Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Giles, and Chalfont St. Peter which merges into Gerrards Cross. The area is often referred to as “Gerrards Cross & the Chalfonts.

This area offers all the benefits of living in a semi rural area whilst being close to good transport links into London to the East and Oxford to the West.

The area is steeped in history and even mentioned in the Domesday Book.

TRANSPORT

Amersham on the Hill is at the end of the Metropolitan line. A half hourly service which stops at other stations forming part of John Betjeman’s “Metroland” takes you into Baker Street in 30-40 minutes. Amersham is also served by Chiltern Railways to London Marylebone and Aylesbury. The London service is half hourly and takes about 30 minutes. The Chiltern Railway trains are faster and more comfortable than the Metropolitan trains.

Amersham is 5 Miles from Junction 18 of the M25 and 6 miles north of junction 2 of the M40.

Gerrards Cross provides a fast service into London Marylebone on the Chiltern Line in 25 minutes. To the north 

EDUCATION

Small village primary schools are one of the attractions for families in South Bucks.

Buckinghamshire schools are among the best in the country with many receiving “Outstanding” Ofsted reports. Bucks schools operate the Grammar school system with admission determined by the 11 + test. There is a variety of secondary schools on offer, from mixed to single sex. The reputation and popularity of Buckinghamshire schools, both Primary and Secondary, grammar and technical colleges, means that many people move into the area creating increased demand for housing. Admission to all schools (other than independent schools) is managed by Bucks County Council.  

SPORTS

There are too many Cricket clubs to list with the sport being very popular in the area among adults, children & teenagers. The area has many golf courses and other sports are well served by both private and public sports clubs and leisure centres

DAYS OUT

Amersham and Gerrards Cross & The Chalfonts is blessed with many outstanding areas of natural beauty on its doorstep. There are many areas to visit for walking and sightseeing.